Tag: fake utility workers
Don’t Get Scammed By a Fake Utility Worker!
June 3, 2024Every year there are news reports of Lehigh Valley residents who have been targeted by criminals claiming to be utility workers. Just this April, Lehigh Valley Live reported on a scheme in which two men would knock on doors claiming to be utility workers. Police said that after the fake utility workers gained entrance, one…
Be aware of fake utility workers seeking home access
January 31, 2015An incident in Palmer Township should act as a reminder to always verify the identity of anyone who comes to your home claiming to be a worker. According to a report from Channel 69 News, two Palmer residents were victims “of a ‘residential distraction’ robbery.” The homeowners told police two men knocked at the rear…